Market Trends of Global Doppler Ultrasound Systems Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Doppler Ultrasound Systems Market according to our research experts:
The Handheld Devices Segment is Expected to Witness Considerable Growth Over the Forecast Period
Handheld devices are devices used to monitor blood flow in pregnant women and also have numerous other applications. Handheld gadgets are easy to use and can keep up with the demanding and fast-paced healthcare setting. The majority of commercially available handheld devices offer simple scanning, smooth departmental changes, and seamless use for a variety of tests. Podiatrists routinely use handheld doppler examinations as a non-invasive vascular assessment method. Owing to the high demand for these devices, the key players are launching new product lines, which may positively impact segment growth. For instance, In March 2021, GE Healthcare, a part of General Electric, introduced the Vscan Air, a new wireless handheld ultrasound instrument. A pocket-sized ultrasound with a color doppler called the Vscan Air uses customer-driven innovation to offer more individualized care for patients all around the world.
Furthermore, in February 2022, Royal Philips added improved hemodynamic assessment and measuring capabilities to its portable Lumify Pulse Wave Doppler ultrasound, expanding its ultrasound line. Improvements like these will fuel market expansion in the sector. Additionally, it is anticipated that the segment expansion will soon be supported by the rising incidence of peripheral artery disease and venous thromboembolism. Although the exact number of people affected by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) is unknown, DVT and PE impact 900,000 people annually in the United States, according to data from the CDC updated in April 2022.
Moreover, according to March 2021 WHO data, there were 7.8 million women alive at the end of 2021 who had received a diagnosis of breast cancer in the previous five years, making it the most common cancer in the world. The same source also stated that there were approximately 2.3 million women worldwide who were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. The demand for portable and handheld doppler ultrasonography equipment for practical diagnosis purposes is rising as the prevalence of chronic diseases rises.
North America is Expected to Witness Considerable Growth Over the Forecast Period
North America holds a major share of the doppler ultrasound systems market. The market for doppler ultrasound systems in North America is expanding overall due to the rise in the application of imaging technologies for illness diagnosis and treatment. For instance, in March 2022, the wearable, wireless doppler ultrasound system was introduced by Canadian startup Flosonics Medical. Therefore, market expansion in the area is anticipated to be fueled by innovations. Additionally, a rise in the number of hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers (ACSs) and investments in healthcare projects across the region is contributing to the market growth. For instance, the governments of Canada and Quebec worked together to invest in 209 infrastructure projects to modernize, redevelop, and upgrade health and social services institutions in Quebec, including hospitals and other care centers. This information was provided in a press release issued by the Canadian government in July 2021. The investment for these 209 infrastructure projects would total USD 188.3 million, according to announcements from the federal ministers of infrastructure, communities, and health and social services. Due to these investments, hospitals must have access to cutting-edge medical equipment like doppler ultrasound systems. Additionally, as part of its strategy to eliminate hallway health care, the Canadian province of Ontario announced in March 2021 that it would pay up to USD 53.0 million to finance the design and construction of the new Grey Bruce Health Services Markdale Hospital.
Key product launches, high concentration of market players or manufacturers' presence, acquisition and partnerships among major players, and an increasing number of hospitals in the United States are some of the factors driving the growth of the doppler ultrasound systems market in the country. For instance, according to American Hospital Association (AHA) data published in 2022, there were more than 6,093 operating hospitals in the country in 2021. Similarly, in September 2022, Philips received FDA 510(k) clearance for an ultrasound compact system to optimize portability and performance.
